Phoenix Audio DRS-Q4 MKII Microphone Preamp/EQ with DI

The Phoenix Audio DRS-Q4 MKII is a 4-band, gyratory-based EQ with 11 selectable frequencies, and Mic, Line and DI inputs. The DRS-Q4 MKII is result of Phoenix's more than 25 years experience in audio engineering. Although it features today’s component and manufacturing technology, it still retains “that sound” uniquely achievable through Class A design. Phoenix Audio is dedicated to the development of Class A discrete technology used within high build-quality equipment. The DRS-Q4 mk2 uses the well proven and loved Class A output stage (DSOP-2) coupled with the custom wound output transformer, but also has the latest breakthrough in transformerless Class A, discrete, truly-balanced Mic Input Technology which gives it a distinctly “valve-like” sound. It also incorporates Phoenix's high-input impedance DI circuitry.

Specifications:

• 1U unit: With 240 V/110 V mains voltage input selector switch
• Class A (DSOP-2) Output specs
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
• Maximum Output Level: +26 dBu @ 1 kHz
• Noise: -90 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Output connections: XLR and TSR 1/4″ jack on rear
• Phoenix Audio’s unique Class A, transformerless, true balanced Mic input stage
• Phoenix Audio’s custom wound output transformer
• Microphone/Line input: XLR on rear panel
• DI inputs: ¼” TSR Jack on front panel
• Individual Earth Lift: Push-button switches
• Gain Range (Mic input): -30 to -70 in 5 dB steps with 10 dB more available on the fader
• Gain reduction: -30 dB push-button Mic/Line switch (Mic input)
• High Input Impedance DI: Mono 1/4″ jack on front panel (no FETs)
• Gain Meter: LED metering (Green= 0 dB, Yellow= +8 dB, corresponding to “4” and “6” on a PPM Meter)
• Phantom Power: Switchable phantom on push-button switch
• High Pass Filter: Roll-off starts at 120 Hz @ 12 dB per octave
• Phase Reverse: Push-button switch
• Frequency Response Mic Input Stage: -0.4 dB @ 40 Hz, -0.3 dB @ 25 kHz
• Frequency Response DI Input Stage: -0.3 dB @ 40 Hz, –0.5 dB @ 25 kHz
• Typical Headroom: +24 dB on mic-pre stage
• Gyratory-based EQ Frequency Centers: (4 Bands) High – 15 K, 10 K, Hi Mid 6K, 3K, 1K6, Low Mid – 800 Hz, 400 Hz, 200 Hz, Low – 130 Hz, 80 Hz, 40 Hz
• EQ Cut/Boost Levels: 16 dB cut/boost per band with fully detented pots in 21 positions
• DI Stage gain: Maximum of 20 dB
• All units are wired with PTFE silver military grade cable